The report before Members identified the challenges and opportunities faced by the Council under the new Anti Social Behaviour (ASB), Crime and Policing Act. The Act received Royal Assent on 13 March 2014 and was to commence on 20 October 2014.  The Act was designed to put victims at the heart of the response to anti-social behaviour and to give professionals the flexibility they needed to deal with any given situation

The overarching aim of the Act was to provide more effective powers to tackle ASB,  protect victims and communities and treat the underlying behaviour of perpetrators. The new powers would impact both in terms of expectations on local Authorities, and the ability of Local Authorities to respond. 

Member training related to the ASB Act had been arranged for 1 December 2014 and further information would be circulated to Members.

Cllr Kendall MOVED and Cllr Keeble SECONDED the recommendations in the report and following a full discussion it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that Members:-

1.  Note this report about the new Anti Social Behaviour (ASB),  Crime and Policing Act and highlight the potential implications for the Council.

2.  Delegate authority to the Heads of Health, Safety & Localism, Street Scene, Housing and Planning and officers nominated by them to enforce the anti-social behaviour and irresponsible dog ownership control powers given to this Council within the Act.

3.  Agree to this Council acting as the single point of contact for all ASB Case Reviews.

4.  Support member training seminars to get a good understanding of how these new powers could be used in Brentwood and to consider how other Essex City, Borough and District Councils intend to use them.